Multiconductor cables + sheilding

[Happy Harry]

I'd go for a locking DIN plug in an 8 conductor.
Not TOO expensive...

If you need more pins how about a HD-15 D shell
(VGA Monitor cable)...

Or try "Lemo" they make real nice-high price stuff...

H^)  harry


>From: DCMagnuson at aol.com
>To: synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl
>Subject: Multiconductor cables + sheilding
>Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:02:39 EST
>
>Hi List,
>
>I'm planning some mods for my SH-101, and I've decided that I'd rather put
>the new knobs on a seperate breakout-box, instead of carving dozens of 
>holes
>in the case.  I'd like to connect the two with a 3'-4' (1m) cable.  I'm
>hoping to use a single circular multi pin connector, and I'm trying to  
>keep
>the 101 functioning as stock without the breakout box connected.
>
>First, most of the signals on the cable will be CV, not audio.. so I'm 
>hoping
>it won't be very susceptible to noise.  I will only have 2 audio lines
>(external audio inputs to the filter).  I have some cable here that I
>scavanged, and I was wondering if it would work well. It's 8 twisted pairs
>(26ga) all surrounded by a single foil sheild with a drain (100% sheild
>coverage).  Will this provide enough sheilding?  Will I need to worry about
>crosstalk?
>
>Also, can anyone recommend a brand for the circular multipin connector 
>(with
>twist-lock)?  I only need 2 jacks and 2 cable connectors, so cost isn't a
>huge concern.  I'd like the connector diameter to be less than 3/4" if
>possible.  I was looking at the Amp "Series 4" multipin connectors.  Any
>experience with these?
>
>Thanks in advance
>Dave Magnuson

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